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Peer reviewedLittlepage, Glenn E.; And Others – Small Group Behavior, 1989
Examined the relationship between group processes and group performance and cohesion in task and social groups using college students (N=160) as subjects. Found results supported the conceptual distinction between cohesion and performance and the importance of processes dealing with both the task and group maintenance. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: College Students, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Peer reviewedMiesing, Paul; Preble, John F. – Small Group Behavior, 1985
The effects of different group processes on team performance is examined using a formative evaluation. A taxonomy of six different decision-making and leadership styles is developed. Cohesion was found to be a significant factor in explaining high performance. (Author/BL)
Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Group Behavior, Group Dynamics, Group Unity
Peer reviewedTziner, Aharon E. – Small Group Behavior, 1986
Two social psychological theories--similarity theory and equity theory--are employed to elucidate the relationship between group members' abilities and group performance on tasks involving high levels of interdependence. Contrasting hypotheses are drawn regarding specific ability compositions that should evoke performance above or below the simple…
Descriptors: Ability, Foreign Countries, Group Behavior, Group Structure
